Ingredients
For
the broth:
·
2
lbs beef bones (e.g., beef bones or brisket)
·
1
lb pork bone (e.g., shoulder or bone)
·
1
piece of chicken or turkey (about 1 lb)
·
1
piece of well-done steak bone
·
1
large garlic clove, halved
·
2
carrots, thinly sliced
·
1
leek, sliced and
diced
·
1
wild celery
·
1
turnip, peeled and cut into slices
·
1
potato, peeled and halved
·
1
small cabbage, quartered
For
the meatballs (optional):
·
1/2
lb pork chops
·
1/2
lb ground beef
·
1
garlic clove, chopped
·
2
tbsp chopped parsley
·
1
egg
·
2
tbsp bread crumbs
·
Salt
and pepper
Other
ingredients included:
·
1
cup dried beans (soaked overnight)
· 1 cup rice pasta (optional)
Instructions:
Make the Broth
Place
beef bones, pork bones, chicken, and ham bones in a large bowl.
Cover
with 3-4 litters of water. Bring to a boil, and remove any lumps or debris.
Cook
the vegetables
Add
the garlic, carrots, leeks, celery, turnips, potatoes, and cabbage to the pot.
Add
salt, reduce heat, and let the liquid simmer gently for 2-3 hours.
Ted
the beans
In
a separate pot, cook the sweet potatoes until tender, 1-1.5 hours. Put it away.
Prepare Meatballs (Optional)
Combine
ground pork, ground beef, garlic, parsley, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper
in a bowl.
Form
the mixture into small balls and set aside.
Combine
the ingredients
About
30 minutes before the water boils, add the meatballs, beans, and pasta or rice
(if using) to the pot.
Share
Soup and Stew
Once
done cooking, strain the liquid into a broth.
Bring
the boiling water to a bowl, and serve with pasta or rice if desired.
Place
the meat and vegetables on a large plate for everyone to share.
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